Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Invites Application for Project Postdoctoral Fellow/ Research Associate Recruitment 2021

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal Last Date: 1st January, 2022

Vacancy Circular No:

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal
invites applications for recruitment of Project Postdoctoral Fellow/ Research Associate

Project Postdoctoral Fellow/ Research Associate

Job Location:

Bypass Road Bhauri, Bhopal, 462066 Madhya Pradesh
Last Date: 01 January 2022
Employment Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancy: 1 Posts

IISER Bhopal Recruitment 2021
IISER Bhopal Recruitment 2021 Recruitment 2021 Details
Job Role Project Postdoctoral Fellow/ Research Associate
Education Requirement M.Phil,Ph.D
Total Vacancy 1 Post
Job Locations Bhopal
Experience 1 - 5 years
Salary 40000 - 90000(Per Month)
Posted on 15 Dec, 2021
Last Date To Apply 01 Jan, 2022

Educational Qualification: M.Phil/Ph.D

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for at least ONE post of !Project Post-doctoral Fellow / Research Associate” in the NSM-sponsored project LITESOPH (Layer Integrated Toolkit and Engine for Simulations of Photoinduced Phenomena).

1. Name of the Post: Project Postdoctoral Fellow/ Research Associate

2. No of Post: 01

3. Project description: The project involves development of a comprehensive toolkit for computer simulations of photo-induced phenomena based on the combination of two excited state dynamics approaches: ab initio techniques (based on TDDFT), and open quantum system approaches (based on simple models). Target applications shall include solar energy conversion (photovoltaics, water-splitting catalysts, solar fuels, etc.), opto-electronic materials, photochemistry and photobiology.

4. Duration: 9 months (extendable with satisfactory performance and availability of funds).

5. Essential Qualifications: Ph.D in Computational Chemistry/Computational Quantum Physics/Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics with focus on excited state phenomena and good academic record.

6. Desirable Qualifications: Experience with DFT/TDDFT codes, classical / ab initio MD, excited state dynamics (surface hopping / Ehrenfest dynamics), open quantum systems, energy transport, photo-physics.

7. Salary: In the range of Rs. 40,000 - 90,000 p.m. + HRA (16%), depending on experience.

Pay Scale:
INR
40000 - 90000(Per Month)

Age Limit:As Per Rules Age

Selection Procedure

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview in Bhopal (no TA shall be provided) or interviewed in online mode.

How to Apply:

1. Applications containing an (i) cover letter, (ii) updated CV with name and address of 2 referees, (iii) a 1-page writeup on their PhD thesis should be sent by e-mail ONLY to [email protected] on or before 1st January, 2022.

2. Last date for applications: The selection will commence on 1st January 2022, but the call will remain open until suitable candidates are found.


Important Dates:

Published on: 15 December 2021

Last date for application is: 01 January 2022

For more details, please refer to official notification at

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